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phrasal-verb

look someone in the eye

直接进行眼神交流，作为诚实或尊重的标志
Meaning
to make direct eye contact as a sign of honesty or respect
Example
When greeting someone, try to **look them in the eye** to show respect.
在问候某人时，尽量**直视他们的眼睛**以示尊重。
phrasal-verb

let emotions in

允许自己感受并处理情感
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
Example
Don’t block your feelings—**let emotions in** and deal with them.
不要阻碍你的感受——**让情感进入**并应对它们。
phrasal-verb

lean into healing

积极参与情感恢复过程
Meaning
to actively engage in the process of emotional recovery
Example
It's okay to cry—**lean into healing** and allow yourself to grow.
哭泣是可以的—**lean into healing** 并允许自己成长。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself up

在挫折后，情感或心理上的自我激励
Meaning
to encourage yourself emotionally or mentally after a setback
Example
He tried to **lift himself up** after the rejection.
他在被拒绝后尝试了**振作起来**。
idiom

let someone off the hook

释放某人免受责任或惩罚
Meaning
to release someone from blame or punishment
Example
The judge decided to **let him off the hook** with a warning.
法官决定放过他，只给了警告。
idiom

lay down the law

明确而坚定地声明规则
Meaning
to state rules firmly and clearly
Example
The manager **laid down the law** about punctuality.
经理对准时问题明确规定了规则。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
phrasal-verb

learn by

通过特定的方法或方式获得知识或技能
Meaning
to gain knowledge or skill through a specific way or method
Example
Many people **learn by** making mistakes and correcting them.
许多人通过犯错并改正它们来学习。
phrasal-verb

lay off workers

由于经济衰退而解雇员工
Meaning
to dismiss employees due to economic downturn
Example
Several companies had to **lay off workers** during the recession.
在经济衰退期间，几家公司不得不解雇员工。
idiom

let something slip

不小心说出本该保密的事情
Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She **let it slip** that she was moving abroad.
她不小心透露了她要搬到国外的事情。
idiom

lead generation

将陌生人吸引并转化为潜在客户的过程
Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on **lead generation** through free webinars.
我们正在通过免费的网络研讨会专注于**潜在客户生成**。
phrasal-verb

lay aside savings

为了未来的使用而储蓄钱
Meaning
to save money for future use
Example
Families are advised to **lay aside savings** during good times.
建议家庭在好时光时**储蓄金钱**。
phrasal-verb

level off

停止上升或下降并保持稳定
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and remain steady
Example
After a rapid increase, the sales figures **leveled off**.
在快速增长之后，销售数据**稳定下来**。
idiom

live up to expectations

履行对你的期望
Meaning
to fulfill what is expected of you
Example
He worked hard to **live up to expectations**.
他努力工作以达到期望。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
phrasal-verb

learn from

通过经验或观察获得知识或理解
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding through experience or observation
Example
We can **learn from** other cultures to make our society more inclusive.
我们可以从其他文化中学习，使我们的社会更加包容。
idiom

let bygones be bygones

忘记过去的分歧并互相原谅
Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
他们决定忘记过去，继续前进。
phrasal-verb

look beyond culture

将人视为个体，而不是通过文化来定义他们
Meaning
to see people as individuals rather than defining them by their culture
Example
To build global unity, we must **look beyond culture** and see shared humanity.
为了建立全球团结，我们必须 **超越文化**，看到共同的人性。
phrasal-verb

listen within

倾听你内心的声音或情感
Meaning
to pay attention to your inner voice or emotions
Example
When confused, take a moment to **listen within**.
当你感到困惑时，花点时间倾听内心的声音。
phrasal-verb

log in to

输入用户名和密码以访问帐户
Meaning
to enter your username and password to access an account
Example
I can’t **log in to** my Instagram account right now.
我现在无法登录我的Instagram帐户。
idiom

like father, like son

儿子像父亲一样行为
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
汤姆像他的爸爸一样喜欢汽车 — 就像父亲一样，儿子也是！
phrasal-verb

let up

当恶劣天气或雨水变得不那么强烈或停止时
Meaning
when bad weather or rain becomes less strong or stops
Example
The rain finally **let up** after hours of storm.
暴雨终于在几个小时的暴风雨后停了下来。
phrasal-verb

look beyond

考虑未来或考虑更广泛的可能性
Meaning
to think about the future or consider wider possibilities
Example
Good leaders **look beyond** short-term results to long-term growth.
好的领导者**look beyond**短期结果，着眼于长期增长。
idiom

let sleeping dogs lie

避免提出会引起麻烦的问题
Meaning
to avoid bringing up a problem that will cause trouble
Example
It is better to **let sleeping dogs lie**.
最好让睡着的狗保持安静。
idiom

Lay down arms

停止战斗并投降
Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to **lay down arms** and negotiate.
在长期冲突后，双方决定**放下武器**并进行谈判。
phrasal-verb

light the way

为他人激发希望或积极性
Meaning
to inspire hope or positivity for others
Example
Her success will **light the way** for many others.
她的成功将为许多人照亮道路。
idiom

Light a fire under someone

激励某人采取行动或更加努力工作。
Meaning
To motivate someone to take action or work harder.
Example
The coach’s speech really **lit a fire under** the players.
教练的演讲确实激励了球员们。
idiom

lean on

依赖某人提供支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for support
Example
You can always **lean on** me when things get tough.
当事情变得艰难时，你可以随时依赖我。
idiom

lightbulb moment

一个突如其来的顿悟或灵感时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of realization or inspiration
Example
He had a **lightbulb moment** when he figured out how to fix the code.
他在弄明白如何修复代码时，发生了一个**灯泡时刻**。
phrasal-verb

lay out a plan

清晰地呈现或解释一个策略或提案
Meaning
to present or explain a strategy or proposal clearly
Example
The finance minister **laid out a plan** for sustainable growth.
财政部长提出了可持续增长的计划。
idiom

lovebirds

一对非常亲密的情侣
Meaning
a couple who are very affectionate with each other
Example
Look at those **lovebirds** holding hands in the park!
看那些在公园里牵着手的**lovebirds**！
phrasal-verb

lift trade barriers

取消国际贸易限制
Meaning
to remove restrictions on international trade
Example
Nations agreed to **lift trade barriers** to encourage investment.
各国同意**提升贸易壁垒**以鼓励投资。
phrasal-verb

let go of fear

放开或停止抓住像恐惧或愤怒这样的负面情绪
Meaning
to release or stop holding onto negative emotions like fear or anger
Example
He learned to **let go of fear** and move forward with hope.
他学会了放开恐惧，带着希望前进
idiom

lost for words

哑口无言，因惊讶或震惊而无法说话
Meaning
unable to speak because of surprise or shock
Example
I was **lost for words** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我无言以对。
phrasal-verb

lead the way for

创造一个他人可以跟随的例子
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
社区领导者通过周末自愿工作，开创了更安全街道的道路。
phrasal-verb

laugh along with

与他人的笑声或快乐分享
Meaning
to share in someone else's laughter or joy
Example
Everyone **laughed along with** the funny story.
每个人**和**有趣的故事一起笑。
phrasal-verb

lose it

突然变得非常生气或情绪化
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or emotional
Example
She completely **lost it** when she saw the mess in the room.
她看到房间里的乱七八糟时完全**失控了**。
phrasal-verb

learn to cope with

学习如何应对失败
Meaning
to learn how to manage or handle failure
Example
You have to **learn to cope with** setbacks if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，你必须学会应对挫折。
phrasal-verb

lay foundations for

为成功奠定基础
Meaning
to set the basic structures needed for success
Example
We **lay foundations for** expansion by documenting every process.
我们为扩展奠定基础，通过记录每个过程。
phrasal-verb

let emotions out

表达你一直压抑的情感
Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to **let emotions out** instead of suppressing them.
释放情感比压抑它们更健康。
idiom

lead from the front

以身作则，采取主动
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
一个好的领导者知道如何 **lead from the front** 并激励他人跟随。
phrasal-verb

let go of regret

放下对过去的愧疚或后悔
Meaning
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past
Example
He finally learned to **let go of regret** and focus on the future.
他终于学会了放下后悔，专注于未来。
phrasal-verb

let go of confusion

放下困惑
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
一旦她放下困惑，一切都变得清晰了。
idiom

lost in translation

当意义在翻译或交流中丧失或改变时
Meaning
when the meaning is lost or changed in translation or communication
Example
The humor was **lost in translation** when the movie was dubbed.
当电影被配音时，幽默感在**翻译中失落**。
idiom

left speechless

如此惊讶以至于说不出话
Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **left speechless** by her generosity.
她的慷慨让我惊讶得说不出话。
phrasal-verb

let stress fade out

逐渐让压力消失或减轻
Meaning
to gradually allow stress to disappear or lessen
Example
After meditation, I could feel my worries **fade out** slowly.
冥想后，我感觉到我的烦恼渐渐消失。
idiom

laugh off

把某事当作玩笑来搪塞或不当回事
Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to **laugh off** the mistake during the presentation.
她试图在演讲中把那个错误当作玩笑来搪塞过去。
phrasal-verb

look around for

寻找或探索附近的东西
Meaning
to search or explore for something nearby
Example
Let’s **look around for** a good restaurant before we leave the city.
在离开城市之前，我们先找个好餐馆。
phrasal-verb

live through

經歷或生還重要的歷史時期
Meaning
to experience or survive an important period of history
Example
Our grandparents **lived through** times of great cultural change.
我們的祖先**經歷了**重大文化變革的時期。
phrasal-verb

lean toward

表示偏好或支持某个选项或一方
Meaning
to show preference or support for one option or side
Example
Most countries **lean toward** multilateral cooperation.
大多数国家倾向于多边合作。
phrasal-verb

lean emotionally on

依赖某人以获得情感支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for emotional support
Example
During tough times, she **leaned emotionally on** her best friend.
在困难时期，她**情感依赖**她的最好朋友。
idiom

life in the fast lane

一种充满兴奋、活动和有时风险的生活方式
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
他喜欢和派对、旅行一起享受**快车道的生活**。
phrasal-verb

link up with

与其他团体或国家联系或合作
Meaning
to connect or cooperate with another group or country
Example
Our company plans to **link up with** partners in Asia for expansion.
我们的公司计划与亚洲的合作伙伴进行扩展。
phrasal-verb

level up professionally

提高你的职业技能或职位
Meaning
to improve your professional skills or position
Example
He took online courses to **level up professionally**.
他通过在线课程提升了自己的职业技能。
idiom

lay one’s cards on the table

对一个人的意图或感受保持开放和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
现在是时候**把我们的牌摊在桌面上**并讨论这个问题了。
phrasal-verb

let rip

大声表达愤怒或沮丧
Meaning
to express anger or frustration loudly
Example
He **let rip** at the meeting when no one listened to him.
他在会议上**let rip**，当没有人听他说话时
phrasal-verb

lighten up on

对某人变得不那么严格或批评
Meaning
to become less strict or critical toward someone
Example
Could you **lighten up on** your little brother? He's trying his best.
你能对你的小弟弟宽容一点吗？他正在尽力而为。
idiom

living the dream

过上一直渴望的生活
Meaning
living a life that one always desired
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于在**过着梦想中的生活**。
idiom

like a kid in a candy store

对许多选择或事物感到非常兴奋和开心
Meaning
very excited and happy about many options or things
Example
He was **like a kid in a candy store** when he saw all the gadgets.
当他看到所有的小玩意时，他**像糖果店里的孩子一样**开心。
idiom

lead by example

通过亲自做示范来向他人展示如何行为
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
一个真正的领导者总是以身作则。
phrasal-verb

lay down guidelines

建立官方规则或原则
Meaning
to establish official rules or principles
Example
The economic council will **lay down guidelines** for fiscal discipline.
经济委员会将为财政纪律制定指导方针。
phrasal-verb

live by

遵循某些原则或道德价值观
Meaning
to follow certain principles or moral values
Example
Our organization **lives by** honesty and transparency.
我们的组织**遵循**诚实和透明的原则。
phrasal-verb

let positivity flow

自由表达和分享积极情绪
Meaning
to freely express and share positive emotions
Example
When you smile and help others, you **let positivity flow**.
当你微笑并帮助他人时，你让积极的情绪流动。
phrasal-verb

lash out at work

在工作场所激烈表达愤怒
Meaning
to express anger sharply in the workplace
Example
It's better to breathe than to **lash out at work** over a comment.
最好深呼吸，而不是因为一句评论在工作中发火。
idiom

lose interest

对某事失去兴趣
Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly **lost interest** in the project.
他很快就对这个项目失去了兴趣。
phrasal-verb

line questions up

将问题准备成一个有组织的列表
Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I **line questions up** before our weekly check-in with leadership.
我在每周的领导会议之前，**line questions up**。
idiom

line up

安排人或物品的顺序或安排某事
Meaning
to arrange people or things in order or to schedule something
Example
We’ve **lined up** three guest speakers for the conference.
我们已经为会议安排了三位嘉宾演讲者。
phrasal-verb

lean on for

依赖某人获得帮助或建议
Meaning
to depend on someone for help or advice
Example
My mentor is who I **lean on for** guidance before big negotiations.
我的导师是我在重要谈判前依赖的指导者。
phrasal-verb

log into

通过输入凭据访问系统或网站
Meaning
to access a system or website by entering credentials
Example
You need to **log into** your account to view your dashboard.
您需要登录您的帐户才能查看仪表板。
phrasal-verb

lay risks out

清楚地呈现潜在问题
Meaning
to present potential issues clearly
Example
Product leads **lay risks out** before we greenlight new features.
产品负责人在我们批准新功能之前列出风险
idiom

lean into

拥抱并积极参与某事
Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
她决定拥抱这个新角色并迅速学习。
phrasal-verb

lean within

依赖于自己的内在力量或智慧
Meaning
to rely on your inner strength or wisdom
Example
During tough times, she chose to **lean within** for guidance.
在困难时刻，她选择了依赖自己的内在力量来获取指导。
phrasal-verb

listen to

以同理心倾听某人感受或说话
Meaning
to pay attention to what someone feels or says with empathy
Example
Sometimes all a person needs is someone to **listen to** them.
有时候，一个人需要的只是有人**听他**说话。
phrasal-verb

lay out concepts

清晰地呈现或解释创意概念
Meaning
to present or explain creative ideas clearly
Example
The designer **laid out concepts** for the new brand identity.
设计师为新品牌形象呈现了概念。
phrasal-verb

lay the foundation for progress

为未来发展打下坚实的基础
Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps **lay the foundation for progress**.
投资教育帮助为未来发展打下坚实的基础。
phrasal-verb

lift your mood

使自己或他人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier
Example
Listening to uplifting music can **lift your mood** instantly.
听鼓舞人心的音乐可以瞬间提升你的心情。
phrasal-verb

learn to live with

接受无法改变的错误或缺点
Meaning
to accept a mistake or flaw that cannot be changed
Example
Sometimes you just have to **learn to live with** your past mistakes.
有时候你只需要**学会与**过去的错误共处。
phrasal-verb

light up at

在脸上表现出突然的快乐或兴奋
Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face **lit up at** the news of his promotion.
听到晋升的消息，他的脸上露出了喜悦。
phrasal-verb

lay out expectations

清楚地解释你对他人的期望
Meaning
to clearly explain what you expect from others
Example
At the beginning of the project, the manager **laid out expectations** for the entire team.
在项目开始时，经理为整个团队明确了期望。
idiom

Lay bricks for the future

为未来的成功打下坚实的基础。
Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children **lay bricks for the future**.
教育帮助孩子为未来打下坚实的基础。
phrasal-verb

loop in on

将某人包括在信息或讨论中
Meaning
to include someone in information or discussions
Example
Please **loop me in on** any decisions about the new policy.
请让我参与任何关于新政策的决定。
phrasal-verb

lean upon

依赖某人获得情感或身体上的支持
Meaning
to rely on someone for emotional or physical support
Example
You can **lean upon** me whenever you feel down.
当你感到沮丧时，你可以**依赖**我。
idiom

level the playing field

使情况对每个人都公平
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
新规定旨在为所有公司创造公平的竞争环境。
phrasal-verb

loop people in

将其他人纳入信息或决策中
Meaning
to include others in information or decisions
Example
I'll **loop people in** on the findings after the interview.
面试结束后，我会将大家纳入结果中。
idiom

level playing field

每个人都有平等机会的公平局面
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
The new rules create a **level playing field** for all teams.
新规则为所有团队创造了一个**平等的竞争环境**。
phrasal-verb

link economies through

通过贸易或投资连接不同的经济体
Meaning
to connect different economies via trade or investment
Example
The new corridor will **link economies through** improved infrastructure.
新走廊将通过改善的基础设施连接经济体。
phrasal-verb

let off

安全地释放愤怒或沮丧等情绪
Meaning
to release emotions such as anger or frustration safely
Example
Sometimes you just need to **let off** your emotions through a good cry.
有时候你只需要通过哭一场来**释放**你的情绪。
phrasal-verb

layer on

在艺术作品或设计中添加层次或等级
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
他**加了层次**不同的纹理让画作更丰富。
phrasal-verb

let pressure off

释放积压的压力或紧张
Meaning
to release built-up stress or tension
Example
He plays football on weekends to **let pressure off**.
他周末踢足球来释放压力。
phrasal-verb

learn about

获得对新事物的了解或理解
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding of something new
Example
Through cultural exchange, people **learn about** different lifestyles and beliefs.
通过文化交流，人们可以**了解**不同的生活方式和信仰。
phrasal-verb

line out

概述或勾画某事的主要要点
Meaning
to sketch or outline the main points of something
Example
We **lined out** the science project steps on the whiteboard.
我们在白板上概述了科学项目的步骤。
idiom

leave a carbon footprint

通过日常活动造成污染或环境影响
Meaning
to cause pollution or environmental impact through daily activities
Example
Flying frequently can **leave a large carbon footprint**.
频繁飞行可能会**留下大量碳足迹**。
idiom

live out of a suitcase

经常旅行；不在一个地方久留
Meaning
to travel frequently; to not stay in one place for long
Example
He’s been **living out of a suitcase** for months.
他已经好几个月都在外奔波，只带着一个行李箱。
idiom

learning on the fly

在没有准备的情况下快速学习和适应
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
人工智能系统正在从用户数据中快速学习。
idiom

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
phrasal-verb

lift others up

在情感上鼓励或支持他人
Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
当你鼓励他人时，你也在鼓励自己。
idiom

lean over

向前或向下弯曲
Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t **lean over** the railing during the show.
请不要在表演期间弯腰靠在栏杆上。
idiom

lay up

将某物留作后用
Meaning
to keep something in reserve for later use
Example
We should **lay up** extra supplies before winter.
我们应该在冬季之前储备额外的物资。
phrasal-verb

lift off

以极大的精力或热情开始
Meaning
to start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
Her confidence helped the project **lift off** successfully.
她的自信帮助项目成功起飞。
idiom

light the fire

激励或鼓舞人们充满热情地行动
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
她的演讲真正点燃了员工们心中的火焰。
phrasal-verb

lay things out for

清楚地解释或安排信息，目的是为了某个特定目的
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
她为团队安排了事情，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

let go of resentment

放下怨恨
Meaning
to release negative feelings toward someone
Example
He decided to **let go of resentment** and move on with his life.
他决定放下怨恨并继续他的生活。
idiom

light years ahead

比其他人先进得多
Meaning
far more advanced than others
Example
This new smartphone is **light years ahead** of its competitors.
这款新智能手机比竞争对手领先很多。
phrasal-verb

lag behind

与预期速度相比响应缓慢
Meaning
to respond slowly compared to expected speed
Example
The game **lags behind** because my device is old.
游戏 **落后**，因为我的设备太旧。
phrasal-verb

let through

让情感自然流动，而不抵抗它们
Meaning
to allow emotions to pass naturally without resisting them
Example
It’s okay to **let through** your sadness and then move on.
允许让你的悲伤**通过**，然后继续前进。
idiom

leave a mark

产生持久的影响或作用
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
她的领导能力将毫无疑问地**留下印记**在公司。
idiom

laid-back

冷静、放松、不容易生气的
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
他是一个很冷静的人，很少生气。
phrasal-verb

look out for

保护或照顾某人的需求
Meaning
to protect or take care of someone’s needs
Example
My mother always **looks out for** everyone in the family.
我妈妈总是照顾家里每一个人。
idiom

loose cannon

一个无法预测的可能引发问题的人
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
他是一个**松散的大炮**，经常在没有思考的情况下说话。
idiom

love at first sight

一见钟情
Meaning
to fall in love immediately after meeting someone for the first time
Example
It was **love at first sight** when they met in college.
他们在大学见面时，这就是**一见钟情**。
phrasal-verb

laugh off trouble

通过开玩笑来保持积极态度
Meaning
to stay positive by joking about problems
Example
She **laughs off trouble** when flight delays throw off plans.
她在航班延误时，**笑掉麻烦**，打乱了计划。
phrasal-verb

let off tension

释放积累的压力或挫败感
Meaning
to release built-up stress or frustration
Example
Going for a run helps me **let off tension** after a busy day.
跑步帮助我在忙碌的一天后释放压力。
idiom

light at the end of the tunnel

困难时期后的希望之兆
Meaning
sign of hope after a difficult period
Example
After months of struggle, she finally saw the **light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的奋斗，她终于看到了隧道尽头的光明。
phrasal-verb

look into expansion opportunities

调查在国外发展业务的可能性
Meaning
to investigate possibilities for growing the business abroad
Example
The management is **looking into expansion opportunities** in Africa.
管理层正在**寻找扩展机会**，尤其是在非洲。
idiom

leave something up in the air

把某事留未決或不確定
Meaning
to leave something undecided or uncertain
Example
We left the meeting **up in the air** without any clear decision.
我們把會議**懸而未決**，沒有任何明確的決定。
phrasal-verb

lie back

以放松的姿势躺下或休息
Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
只需躺下来，深呼吸。
idiom

lighten up

别那么严肃或紧张
Meaning
to stop being so serious or stressed
Example
Come on, **lighten up**! It’s just a joke.
来吧，放轻松！这只是个玩笑。
idiom

lock in

确保某事无法更改
Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's **lock in** the reservation before the price goes up.
我们在价格上涨前把预定锁定。
idiom

learn your lesson

从不愉快的经历中吸取教训，以避免重复
Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally **learned his lesson**.
在多次迟到后，他终于**吸取了教训**。
idiom

Like two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲近的人。
Meaning
Two people who are very similar or close.
Example
John and Mike are **like two peas in a pod**. They think alike and do everything together.
约翰和迈克是**像豌豆荚里的两颗豌豆**。他们想法相同，一起做所有的事情。
phrasal-verb

let in

让某人知道你真正的想法或感受
Meaning
to allow someone to know your true thoughts or feelings
Example
She rarely **lets anyone in** because she fears getting hurt.
她很少**让任何人走进**她的内心，因为她害怕受伤。